Technician- Manufacturing Engineer II (BISON B CREW)

About the role

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing issues
• Identify and/or implement system improvements that contribute to the achievement of throughput, yield and product performance goals

Requirements

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 3 years First Solar Technical experience or 10 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, or Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Manufacturing Engineering Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years technical experience in a Manufacturing setting, or Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 0–2-year technical experience in a Manufacturing setting.
• Required Skills/Competencies: Safety first mindset, demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line, demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems, demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control, self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision, able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions, good written and oral communications skills in English, ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks, continuously monitor production line to ensure product quality, act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to equipment and process issues, follow PM procedures for equipment systems and assure completion of PM’s when due, understanding and/or experience with at least two of the following: vacuum, chemical, laser, thermal, metrology, packaging, or robotic systems.

Qualifications

• Safety first mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Continuously monitor production line to ensure product quality
• Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to equipment and process issues
• Follow PM procedures for equipment systems and assure completion of PM’s when due
• Understanding and/or experience with at least two of the following: vacuum, chemical, laser, thermal, metrology, packaging, or robotic systems

Skills

• Safety first mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving on the manufacturing line
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical/electronic and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in responding to SPC alarms to bring processes back in control
• Self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to apply statistical tools to analyze data and provide conclusions
• Good written and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks
• Continuously monitor production line to ensure product quality
• Act as point of contact for production personnel with regards to equipment and process issues
• Follow PM procedures for equipment systems and assure completion of PM’s when due
• Understanding and/or experience with at least two of the following: vacuum, chemical, laser, thermal, metrology, packaging, or robotic systems

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$23.37-$32.69 hourly

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Company Information

This position reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. This position will not have direct reports.

Travel: 5% - 10%

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.